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View this email in your browser Hello! Happy Sunday.  We know you're all hugely busy during the week, which is why we took the trouble of gathering our most popular content from this week's newsletters.  Many of our readers wanted to understand the reasons for surgical mask use in Asia - it's deeper than you might think. Apparently, a lot of you area also interested in alternatives to Munich's Oktoberfest and were delighted to learn that there are plenty of Oktoberfests still happening around the world. Readers also seem to agree--quite strongly, in fact--that hiking in leggings is disgusting, while seasonal curiosity about the preferred Halloween candy in different states runs rampant.  On a more traditional level, readers also liked our guide of five car-free cycling routes in Italy. So, if you missed any of that, here's your second chance. RELIGION The real reason wearing a surgical mask is so popular in Asia If you're a frequent rider of the New York City subway, you're probably familiar with the surgical mask trend. The phenomenon may have originated in Japan, but in many major cities across the US, it's now common to see people on the street, public transit, and even in schools, wearing surgical masks over their nose and mouth. At first glance it may seem like the purpose is to protect the wearer from airborne diseases, or poor air quality caused by pollution, but the truth goes far deeper than simple medical precaution. Here's everything you need to know about why surgical masks are so popular in Asia and around the world. LEARN MORE ABOUT SURGICAL MASKS LATEST ARTICLES FOOD + DRINK 9 cities around the world with surprisingly huge Oktoberfests HIKING Hiking in leggings is actually disgusting NEWS The most popular Halloween candy in every state CYCLING 5 stunning car-free cycling routes to really explore Italy MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING The Ultimate Guide to Denver At the base of the Rocky Mountains sits the biggest pull for travelers to Colorado: Denver. Long relegated as a flyover city, Denver has experienced a boom over the last decade thanks to its expanding skyline, increasingly efficient public transit, budding food and nightlife scenes, epic outdoor opportunities, and, of course, the best 420 culture in the entire United States. A small-ish city of three million, Denver is an ideal weekend destination for hikers, skiers, artsy hipsters, beer drinkers, burger fanatics, cannabis enthusiasts, and anyone else who's looking for the perfect mix of heart-pumping adventure and ultra-chill vibes. EXPLORE DENVER ADVENTURE Who Knows Where in Vietnam Two and a half weeks. 2000 km. One crash. Moderate chafing. Follow your favorite new travel host Monet Izabeth on a hilarious motorbike journey from Saigon to Hanoi. WATCH THE FILM FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE Copyright © 2019 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021 San Francisco, CA 94120 Add us to your address book Need to change something? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletter. We'll be here when you need us!